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Aerodynamic performance of the 17-metre-diameter Darrieus wind turbine

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6531371

A two-bladed 17-metre Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbine was field-tested at the Sandia Laboratories wind-turbine site. Performance results for seven constant operating speeds are presented along with a discussion of the trends. Predicted performance and experimental test data for two constant speeds are also compard.

Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
OSTI ID:
6531371
Report Number(s):
SAND-78-1737
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English